Manufacturer's Description:
An evolution in mouthpiece design utilizing several concepts from the standard Schilke line, the Symphony Series models are on the larger side of the mouthpiece spectrum creating a deep, vibrant sound with a well-focused center and conceptually developed to meet the demands of the modern orchestral player. They have comfortable rim shapes that provide a clean, crisp attack. They are offered with a standard cup depth or a deep bowl shape.
The 150 Series and “C” option for the Symphony Series (M1C, M150C, etc.) were developed working with Jack Sutte, trumpet player with the Cleveland Orchestra. The F cup models were originally developed for the Houston Ballet Orchestra trumpet section. The mouthpiece originally known as the “fluffy” has a flugel style cup and trumpet stem with the same rim contour and feel as the other models in this series. This has been a very popular custom choice for quieter passages where a cornet sound is desired without losing the control and focus of the sound.
Manufacturer's Specs:
- Model: M3C
- Throat: 27
- Description: Slightly smaller ‘3’ Rim diameter, standard bowl shape “C” cup with tighter 27 throat and Schilke C backbore.
Schilke Symphony Series
The Schilke Symphony Series custom line was created the same way the standard Schilke line was created, by working “one on one” in consultation and experimentation with professional musicians over the past 50 years. The Symphony Series has developed in the same way, focusing on the “legit” or orchestral player. These models are hand cut, one at a time. Symphony Series models are on the larger side of the mouthpiece spectrum creating a deep, vibrant sound with a well-focused center. They have comfortable rim shapes that provide a nice clarity in attack. They are offered with a standard cup depth or a deep bowl shaped cup.
Cups & Throats
The cups of the M1, M2, and M3 are shallower ‘C’ cups because players have said our standard ‘C’ cups were too deep for the orchestral player. The cups on the D1, D2, and D3 are deeper bowl shape cups for players needing more depth in their sound, but not too deep for lack of control. The throats on the M’s are a 24, and the throats on the D’s are a 25.
Backbores
The backbore on the ‘M’ models is a Schmitt-style backbore for a full sound to balance the shallower cups. The ‘Md’ models are the same as the M’s but have a tighter Schmitt backbore. This has been described as a good Bb trumpet mouthpiece and also for some piccolo trumpet. The ‘D’ cups have the same smaller version of the Schmitt backbore, tighter to balance the deeper cup.
